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BW03 AXS

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

160,506 mi
Last recorded160,506 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 AXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 160,506 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear needs cleaning back and respraying to prevent further corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute may need replacement or repair (4.4.4 (a))

covers fitted in places on the underside

Pass 8 Oct 2024 155,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside has been previously wax oiled, recommend a refresh

Pass 13 Oct 2023 149,698 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

wax oiling needs a refresh on the underside

Pass 25 Aug 2022 143,229 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear in wheel arches and difficult places tocheck (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2021 136,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play found at wheel when jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded suspension and subframe on the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 136,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above suspension so cant view (check the other side as obviously same age) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play found at wheel when jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded suspension and subframe on the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 124,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 119,177 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 110,630 miles

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 May 2017 103,976 miles

Handbrake efficiency low.

Pass 24 May 2016 98,688 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 92,100 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,000 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,456 miles

front tyres getting worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,560 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,424 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,831 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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BW03 AXS is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 99,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW03 AXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BW03 AXS is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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